AQW 49847/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of (i) the impact on families where children with special educational needs are unable to access a special school summer scheme place; and (ii) the availability of alternative childcare, respite and holiday provision for children who are unable to access a summer scheme place.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 29 June 2026

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Tabled
29 June 2026
Answer due by
16 July 2026
Answered
15 July 202616 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

My department is not aware of any assessment of the impact on families of children with special educational needs unable to access a special school summer scheme place, nor is it aware of any assessment of the availability of alternative childcare, respite and holiday provision for children who are unable to access a summer scheme place.

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